Gary Loizzo, R. I. P.

Gary Loizzo, American Breed Singer and Engineer of Hit Records by Styx, Dies: Gary Loizzo, who had a Top 10 hit in 1967 with “Bend Me, Shape Me” as the lead singer of the American Breed, died on Saturday (Jan. 16). In addition to his recording career, he owned Pumpkin Studios, where he engineered many hit albums by Styx, and had also been Styx’s live soundman for many years.